Tumi Law Firm is a leader in every area that we practice, be it private or commercial. Our commitment to finding the best legal solution from the most accurate point of direction has contributed to our success.
We attach the same importance to all our practice areas regardless of the size of the sector. Hereunder are the specialist areas which we service.
Corporate Law and Business Start-Up
General corporate counselling regarding preferences and information about business entities, including partnerships, joint stock companies and limited liability companies, besides shareholder agreements and disputes. Experienced in incorporating all types of companies as well as registering Representative Offices and Branch Offices.
Intellectual Property
Counsel on the protection of ideas, concepts, business operation plans and information, know-how, product or service information and advertising, trademarks and patents, trade names and copyright along with a service in Trademark Registration that is complemented by the Firm’s excellent relations with the concerned bodies.
Assistance during litigation arising from the infringement of clients’ proprietary interests.
Investment Law
Giving advice to investors, gathering information and obtaining documents required to evaluate the investment opportunity.
Providing investors with full knowledge of laws, regulations and conditions that may affect their prospective projects.
Carrying out all the formalities needed to obtain the required permits and approvals to carry out investment activities in Libya.
Insurance Law
Representation concerning all matters arising from contracts of insurance, including policy coverage or cancellation and claim disputes, as well as advice on the new Insurance Law of 2005.
Oil and Gas (Petroleum Industry)
Assisting and advising clients on Libyan Petroleum Law and the regulations thereof.
Providing interpretation of clauses related to the EPSA contract (Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements) along with advice on the financing of oil rigs and dealings with the NOC (National Oil Corporation) as well as assistance with joint venture agreements in this field.
Immigration Law
Counsel on regulations relating to entry and exit visas, residency, work permits and the practicalities thereof.
Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration (Local and International)
Representation before all courts of law in Libya including the Supreme Court. Representation at various arbitration tribunal sittings as well as mediation services.
Aviation and Maritime Law
Advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues along with advice on bills of lading, demurrage, accidents, as well as charter party issues. Furthermore, advice on the Civil Aviation Authority Regulations including assistance with the new Civil Aviation Law, which has been drafted by two members of Tumi Law Firm.
Labour Law
Counsel on all types of employment contracts including employer/employee rights and obligations, as well as assistance in drafting of employment and training contracts together with mediation services for the resolution of disputes with employees.
Commercial Law
Advice on and drafting of agency agreements, joint venture agreements, memoranda of understanding and letters of intent. Assistance with the Libyan distribution law as well as shipping contracts, services contracts, commercial disputes and customs law.
Banking & Finance Law
Advice on the new banking and stock exchange laws as well as credit, debt and security laws. Substantial experience in banking litigation including letters of credit, letters of guarantee, fraud, cheques and loan agreements.
Property Law
Counsel on the acquisition and disposal of all forms of property, drafting of and assistance with Usufruct contracts as well as reviewing deeds of title and inheritors’ rights and claims.
Debt Collection
Successfully recovered debts owed by private individuals, companies and state authorities to German heavy vehicles company, leading international banks as well as small-medium sized enterprises. The Firm has considerable experience in the amicable settlement of debts as well as the formal court system involving court judgements and seizure of assets.
